Technical Writer

FLASH Technology Group

$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of experience in technical writing or equivalent
  • Minimum of five years in a lead writing role
  • Strong ability to simplify complex information into clear text
  • Experience working directly with development teams on developer-oriented documentation

Responsibilities

  • Create and write various user documents, such as manuals and guides
  • Explain technical ideas in simple, easily understandable language
  • Translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications
  • Serve as primary liaison to the government for contract coordination
  • Manage all technical documentation produced by writers under your supervision
  • Write and edit documentation for hardware and software, including installation and configuration
  • Develop templates using documentation tools for various output formats

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 6% company match that vests immediately
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Complimentary identity theft protection
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Referral bonuses
Full Job Description
Technical Writer II!
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph required

Must be a US citizen

Description:
The Tech Writer will join a worldwide engineering, operations, and tech refresh contract supporting Enterprise IT (EIT) capabilities and functions for our Intelligence Community (IC) customer.
As a team, responsible for operations, future technologies, engineering and Tier 2/3 support, break/fix, and tech refresh activities to develop and maintain agency wide capabilities on a global basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for creating and writing various types of user documents, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions.
• Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
• Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
• Provide overall leadership of the technical writing tasks and serve as primary liaison to the government for supporting contract coordination and task execution
• Process Owner for all technical documentation on the program including documentation produced by professional technical writers under management
• Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing and user documentation.
• Apply writing and grammar skills and delivers accurate documentation under tight deadlines
• Experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation and collaborating/working directly with developer teams
• Use documentation tools to develop templates and create output in various mediums
• Knowledge and understanding of SDLC, IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and and/or PWS terminology
• Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments
• Demonstrate innovative influence within a project that has impact and participation from multiple stakeholders

Required:
• Ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.
• Excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure.
Bachelor's Degree plus 7 years of experience (or equivalent), and a minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams.
• Experienced using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles.
• Possess a thorough understanding of software development, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key terminology on this contract

Salary varies based on Years of experience: $85,400-$100,500
A variety of factors can impact the final salary offered, including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates, relevant work experience, specialized skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Can apply to https://flashtg.com/flash-technology-careers


Some of the benefits offered to Flash employees include:

401(k) with 6% company match - VESTS IMMEDIATELY
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Complimentary Identity Theft Protection
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Referral bonuses
And more!


At Flash Technology Group, we truly care about our team, offering flexibility for a balanced life, competitive compensation, and a robust benefits package that supports you and your family. We prioritize well-being with premium healthcare, financial and family support, retirement planning, and ongoing learning. We're committed to your growth and happiness!

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